The since-fired Florida sheriff’s deputy who fatally shot an Air Force senior airman in his home in May has been charged with manslaughter, authorities said Friday.
Eddie Duran, formerly of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, shot Air Force Senior Airman Roger Fortson multiple times May 3 after Fortson opened the door of his Fort Walton Beach apartment.
At a news conference last week, Roger Fortson’s parents called on State Attorney Ginger Bowden to charge Duran.
It still hurts.”Duran joined the sheriff’s office in 2019 and resigned in November 2021.
Days after the firing was announced, they implored authorities to act swiftly and charge Duran.
Persons:
Florida, Gregory Anchors, Eddie Duran, Roger Fortson, Fortson, Duran, Roger Fortson’s, Attorney Ginger Bowden, “, Chantemekki Fortson, ” Duran, Sheriff Eric Aden, ” Aden, Fortson’s, Andre, Andre Fortson
Organizations:
Air Force, Sheriff’s, Fort, Attorney, Florida Panhandle
Locations:
Okaloosa County, Okaloosa, Fort Walton Beach, Aden, Atlanta, DeKalb County, Florida